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Don Rickert, Ph.D., IDSA
Hiawassee, GA
Owner & Managing Partner of Wiederholt & Rickert Partners, LLC, (DBA) Don Rickert Research & Design and its subsidiaries
Interests: I am a Professional Industrial Designer and experienced Patent Litigation Expert Witness. Expertise in Product Design, Design Research, User Interface Design, New Product Development (NPD),Human-Factors-Ergonomics and Human-Computer Interaction. More than 30 years' experience as thought-leader, researcher, designer/inventor and manager in research, product design and product development for the technology, consumer electronics, telecommunications, retail, medical, entertainment, musical equipment, musical instrument and banking industries, as well as others. Currently, I am the Managing Partner (Owner) of Wiederholt & Rickert Partners, LLC, a unique New Product Development, User Research, Design Research & Patent Litigation Expert Services firm, serving a variety of industries and product types. The firm generally does business under the names Don Rickert Research & Design™, Rickert Expert Group™ and Don Rickert Musical Instruments™ (DBA).
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See us at the Hoppin' John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention Sept. 13-15, 2018: Special Pricing!
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Hoppin' John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention Sept. 13-15, 2018: Special Pricing! We are getting ready to go to our favorite festival, the Hoppin' John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers' Convention (Sept. 13-16, 2018) in Silk Hope, North Carolina. As always, we will be taking a whole bunch of instruments and... Continue reading
Posted Sep 7, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Labor Day 2018 Sale: Don Rickert Musician Shop
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Big Labor Day SALE at the Don Rickert Musician Shop. Great prices and free shipping! This sale includes the new line of best-in-class German violins by Heinrich Gill. The Heinrich Gill instruments come with a free case ($200 value). Heinrich Gill Student Model violin (replaces the H. Gill No. 54)... Continue reading
Posted Aug 29, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Farewell Dog Days Sale at Don Rickert Musician Shop Extended to August 27
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A few days ago, the Don Rickert Musician Shop launched a sale to celebrate the passing of the Dog Days of Summer (2018). You should check out the Farwell, Dog Days SALE at the Don Rickert Musician Shop online store. Sale runs through August 27, 2018. So, what are the... Continue reading
Posted Aug 19, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Fair Thee Well and Good Riddance, Dog Days of Summer
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A few days ago, the Don Rickert Musician Shop launched a sale to celebrate the passing of the Dog Days of Summer (2018). You should check out the Farwell, Dog Days SALE at the Don Rickert Musician Shop online store. Sale runs through August 20, 2018. So, what are the... Continue reading
Posted Aug 12, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Video Treat: A Master (Andrew Gonzalez) Playing Our Violoncello da Spalla
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With high-end bespoke musical instruments, "trying before buying" is not usually a realistic possibility. It NEVER has been. Potential buyers who cannot wrap their minds around this fact are limited to used instruments or mass-produced instruments from large musical instrument mega-stores, who have the cash reserves necessary to absorb the... Continue reading
Posted Jul 27, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Newly Completed Violoncello da Spalla by Don Rickert
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We have just completed the first of three current commissions for our new Violoncello da Spalla. We will periodically publish reports, including video recordings, of this new instrument as it is put through it paces by its owner, a top Baroque period musician based in New York and Virginia. The... Continue reading
Posted Jul 6, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Pretty Good Violoncello da Spalla for the Cost of a 5-string Chin Cello (about $2500)
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Go to the product for Violoncello da Spalla by D. Rickert listing at Don Rickert Musician Shop if you wish to explore this cool opportunity. Also,please feel free to call or email us. Our email is don@DonRickertDesign.com and phone number is (404) 828-0136. Is a decent violoncello da spalla costing... Continue reading
Posted Jun 2, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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A Few More Days Left for Great Savings on Travel Violins, Octave Violins and Violas, 5-string Fiddles, Violoncellos da Spalla and More!
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Kick out the jams! Lay some of that summertime on me! Our “Welcome to Summer 2018 Sale” has been running for about a week. Unlike those other puny 4-day Memorial Day sales, this one runs until June 4th, So, bring on that summertime! Side note: When we say “bring on... Continue reading
Posted May 30, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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We Just Shipped the First International Travel Violin “Lefty” Version
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We just shipped this left-handed version of our new International Travel Violin. This instrument, while having a full-length scale, is short enough to fit into a 4" diameter x 22" long case. That meets all known carry baggage size restrictions in the world. The instrument, in its case, will fit... Continue reading
Posted May 30, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Welcome to Summer 2018 Sale - Don Rickert Musician Shop
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Okay, Summer does not officially start until June 21st. What with the Royal Wedding this morning, the running of the 143rd Preakness this evening and Memorial Day (the unofficial beginning of summer in the States) just a week away, we’re in a festive Summer frame of mind. ALL of our... Continue reading
Posted May 19, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Spring Break 2018 Sale – Big Savings on an Authentic Violoncello da Spalla or Legendary Travel Violin by Don Rickert!
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Spring Break 2018 Sale! - Don Rickert Musician Shop The Spring Break 2018 Sale is a continuation of our Easter Weekend Sale. It runs from now until April 8, 2018. Our most sought-after instruments - 15% off! Now through Sunday, April 8. Baroque Violoncello da Spalla Cello da Spalla Moderno... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Easter Weekend Sale (2018) - Don Rickert Musician Shop
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Easter Weekend Sale! - Don Rickert Musician Shop We are in a celebratory mood--Really. So, it's time for a rare sale! Not the cheap stuff, but rather our most sought-after instruments - 15% off! Now through Monday, April 2 Baroque Violoncello da Spalla Cello da Spalla Moderno International Travel Violin... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Comparison of the Two New Violoncello da Spalla Models by D. Rickert
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The two new Violoncellos da Spalla by D. Rickert are available for order now at the Don Rickert Musician Shop. For details about each instrument, including options and pricing, you will want to visit the product descriptions at the Don Rickert Musician Shop: Baroque Violoncello da Spalla by D. Rickert... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Announcing the New Cello da Spalla Moderno by D. Rickert
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Available for order NOW at Don Rickert Musician Shop Introductory Price: $6,500. You can place your order with a 50% deposit. Introduction We are very pleased to announce our new Cello da Spalla Moderno right on the heels of our recent Baroque Violoncello da Spalla announcement. The Cello da Spalla... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Announcing the Long-Awaited Violoncello da Spalla by D. Rickert
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Available for order NOW at Don Rickert Musician Shop Introductory Price: $7500. You can place your order with a 50% deposit. We announced this very cool instrument just several weeks ago and are already building three for customers. As of this writing, the next one ordered would be completed by... Continue reading
Posted Mar 14, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Varnish options for violoncello da spalla by D. Rickert
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Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Fingerboard and Tailpiece Options for Violoncello da Spalla by D. Rickert
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Plain Ebony Ebony w/Maple Border Dark Maple w/ Natural Maple Border Natural Maple w/ Dark Maple Border Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Sound files: 16.5 Inch Violoncello da Spalla demos
STE-001 STE-004 STE-007 Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Yet Another New Travel Fiddle For International Travel by D. Rickert Musical Instruments
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The New International Explorer Travel Violin by D. Rickert The newest instrument by D. Rickert Musical instruments is the International Explorer Travel Violin. It is available at the Don Rickert Musician Shop. Like its larger-bodied sibling, the International Travel Violin, this new travel violin was designed for violinists and fiddlers... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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NEW Travel Violin Designed for Worldwide Travel and Adventure by D. Rickert
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The New International Travel Violin The newest instrument by D. Rickert Musical instruments is the International Travel Violin. It is available at the Don Rickert Musician Shop. This new travel violin was designed for violinists and fiddlers wishing to travel without worry with their instruments by air: To destinations outside... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Things to Know About the Baroque Pochette (a.k.a “Kit”)
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Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. What Is a Pochette or “Kit” Fiddle? Pochettes are 18th Century instruments whose popularity was primarily from the early 1700s through the 1780s; however, there are surviving examples dating back to the 1600s. The pochette (French for “pocket”) was a small violin-like instrument... Continue reading
Posted Jan 29, 2018 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Your Amplified Violin Not Working with Effects Processors?: The Problem is With Your Pickup! (UPDATE 11-2017)
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This is an update of an article published in 2015. Introduction Many violinists with an “amplifier-ready” (i.e. has a pickup) instrument try to use effect processors to extend their sound palate. Effect processors are usually called “guitar effect boxes”, because such devices have historically been marketed to electric guitarists. In... Continue reading
Posted Nov 15, 2017 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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The Latest on Travel Violins and Fiddles by D. Rickert Musical Instruments
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Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. Introduction Travel violins and fiddles are specially-designed instruments for adventurers and other travelers for whom small size, extreme durability and easy portability are essential. Travel violins/fiddles are also commonly known as “backpacker fiddles”. Travel Violins and Fiddles by D. Rickert Musical Instruments D.... Continue reading
Posted Nov 10, 2017 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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The New Professional Acoustic-Electric Violins from Realist and Glasser
[Article not yet published - well be soon] Continue reading
Posted Nov 10, 2017 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Octave Violins, Octave Violas and Hybrids from Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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Note: See the Don Rickert Musician Shop for current product offerings. Introduction Darol Anger and Vasen w/ Rickert Octaves In 2006, one of the first things we at D. Rickert Musical Instruments set out to do is to design and build the best acoustic octave violin possible. The octave violin... Continue reading
Posted Nov 9, 2017 at Don Rickert Musical Instruments
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